GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
MHPClient.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Ransom.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-09-02 23:28:24 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 495766576d27dc68a75a49582dbd07d7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-06-16 17:22:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-02 23:28:24 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: MuEMU. Product metadata: MuEMU MHPClient.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
MHPClient.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MuEMU MHPClient. The reported company name is MuEMU. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-02 23:28:24 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If MHPClient.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Ransom.Wacatac.
File Details
| Product Name: | MuEMU MHPClient |
| Company Name: | MuEMU |
| MD5: | 495766576d27dc68a75a49582dbd07d7 |
| Size: | 637 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-06-16 17:22:47 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-02 23:28:24 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-02 23:28:24 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads\mu ancient ex700 edition |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive% |
ThreatInfo has observed MHPClient.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen MHPClient.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for MHPClient.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
MHPClient.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
915a0f5f1f82077d1cd9301ba1d2624a
003f98b878f808a7ffed7743c3942bc1
54b6091c1f17fd02aac70fea68ea7d17
e73e066191f99503b47e0b06100df4b4
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
d96402ada7434a4ce9be4cdc57321e6d
775f9ec109b3299ab839b68db54de8c7
54f7e05cda906ce2309eafeb3aadfac5
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Ransom.Wacatac
This report identifies MHPClient.dll by MD5 495766576d27dc68a75a49582dbd07d7. It is part of the Ransom report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.